Graduate, Supply Chain & Logistics — Data-Driven & Sustainable

Waste Management

Auckland

On-site

NZD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Waste Management NZ is looking for motivated graduates to join its two-year Supply Chain & Logistics graduate programme. You will gain hands-on experience across core operational and analytical functions, supporting services from Kerikeri to Taupō.

Expect involvement in route creation, fleet utilization, productivity analysis, and data-driven decision making to improve service and cost outcomes. You’ll work with logistics, operations and regional stakeholders, develop practical skills in

Qualifications

Final-year student or recent graduate from 2025–2026.
Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Interest in sustainability and operations analytics.

Responsibilities

Real-world projects that contribute to sustainability goals and increase efficiency in our operations.
Improving your communication skills by presenting findings to operations and wider stakeholders at WM.
Developing your commercial awareness by understanding how operational decisions impact cost, productivity and customer service.
Getting out into our operations to understand routes, fleet, sites and day-to-day logistics challenges first-hand.
Using data to identify trends, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Working with operational teams to take an idea from analysis through to implementation and measuring whether it worked.
Leadership and communication development through EMA e-learning modules.
In-depth induction week including site tours and executive team sessions.
Cross-functional learning and collaboration with experts and peers.
Personalised mentorship from senior leaders.